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In English and Scotch law. Indefinite services formerly demandable from tenants, but prohibited by statute, (20 Geo. II. c. 50, … [Read more...] about ARRIAGE AND CARRIAGE

To avouch; as if a man were taken with stolen goods in his possession he was allowed a lawful arthel, i.e., vouchee, to clear him of the felony; but provision was made against it by 28 Hen. VIII. c. 6. Blount … [Read more...] about ARTHEL, ARDHEL, or ARDDELIO

In feudal law. A second summons to join the lord, addressed to those who had neglected the first. A summons of the inferiors or vassals of the lord. Spelman. ARRIERE FIEF, or FEE. In feudal law. A fief or fee dependent on a superior one; an inferior fief granted by a vassal of the king, out of the fief held by him. Mon tesq. Esprit des Lois, liv. 31, cc. 26, 32. … [Read more...] about ARRIER BAN

A piece of writing that appears in a publication. In contracts it refers to a clause or a paragraph of text. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A separate and distinct part of an instrument or writing comprising two or more particulars; one of several things presented as connected or forming a whole. Carter v. Railroad Co., 126 N. C. 437, 36 S. E. 14; Wetzell v. … [Read more...] about ARTICLE

In feudal law. A fief or fee dependent on a superior one; an inferior fief granted by a vassal of the king, out of the fief held by him. Montesq. Esprit des Lois, liv. 31, cc. 26, 32. … [Read more...] about ARRIERE FIEF, OR FEE